(1) If a telecommunications services provider fails, neglects, or refuses to file the return required by 15-53-139 within the time required or fails to pay the tax required by this part within the period provided for in 15-53-139, the department shall estimate the amount of revenue of the telecommunications services provider subject to tax under this part during the preceding quarter.
(2) The department shall compute the amount of excise tax due from the telecommunications services provider and mail to the telecommunications services provider a letter and tax assessment statement setting forth the amount of delinquent excise tax, penalty, and interest due. The letter must advise that if payment is not made, a warrant for distraint may be filed.